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Waseley Hills High School
School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EL, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.7 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
741
Capacity
868
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.5, which places it in the top 77% of schools nationally. A commendable 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, the school's EBacc entry rate of 25% could be an area for improvement, as well as the relatively low parent satisfaction rate of 74%.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 28 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child feels safe
80%
School has high expectations
79%
My child is happy
77%
I'd recommend this school
74%
Behaviour is good
72%
My child makes good progress
71%
School responds to concerns
61%
School keeps me informed
57%
School supports development
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
White Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.39138, -2.03123 · B45 9EL
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138664
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Waseley Hills High School rated by Ofsted?
Waseley Hills High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Waseley Hills High School a good school?
Waseley Hills High School scores 24.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Waseley Hills High School?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waseley Hills High School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Waseley Hills High School in GCSEs?
Waseley Hills High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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